How To Fix M5003 - Breakdown & already performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Breakdown & already performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5003 - Breakdown & already performed ?

  The SAP error message M5003 ("Breakdown & already performed") typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there is an attempt to perform a breakdown or maintenance operation that has already been executed for a particular material or equipment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Action: The error usually indicates that the breakdown process has already been completed for the specified material or equipment, and the system does not allow the same action to be performed again.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as incorrect material numbers or equipment identifiers.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP may not allow for multiple breakdowns to be recorded for the same instance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if the breakdown has indeed been performed by checking the relevant transaction logs or records in the system. You can use transaction codes like IW38 (for maintenance orders) or MB51 (for material documents)